r/Cinephiles

8.9K archived posts · Jun 2011 – Sep 2026

Cinephiles

r/Cinephiles

A subreddit focused on a more theoretical, cinematic side of film discussion.

Created Jun 1, 2011

8KMembers (last snapshot)

8.9KArchived posts

This subreddit is for anyone who loves cinema as an art form.

Rules

Please do not let this become a forum of snobbery. Understand that there are people with differing opinions than yours. Respect them and try to respond intelligently.
Along those lines, hopefully this subreddit serves as both a place where cinephiles with a more academic or theoretical bent can discuss their ideas with similarly educated individuals, as well as a place where those who have less knowledge of cinematic theory, simply because life hasn't afforded them the chance to learn for one reason or another, can also add to the discussion, ask questions and learn from other redditors.
Do not use vague or misleading titles.
Self promotion is shamelessly welcome. If you have a blog and you want feedback, this seems like a great place for that to happen.
Lastly, and this is related to the first thread. Don't disregard films due to genre. Yes, Transformers 3 is awful, but there are some films where things blow up real good that can also have some theoretical intrigue and finesse. Similarly, comedy tends to be underplayed in a lot of critical circles, yet films from "The Apartment" to "Something Wild" to "Little Miss Sunshine" prove that comedy doesn't have to sacrifice cinematic quality for laughs.

Post away cinephiles.

Resources

/u/dronezero's awesome list

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